Senior HVAC Technician

Title: Senior HVAC Technician

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

General Description: As the Senior HVAC Technician, this position will be required to perform operation, maintenance, repair and installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning [HVAC] systems and other related components. If needed, campus may vary. This position is not eligible for telework.

• Supervise contracted HVAC work.
• Maintain HVAC equipment and systems, correct problems, and perform new HVAC installations in compliance with applicable codes.
• Provide the most economical and safest HVAC service to campus.
• Complete work orders with priorities approved by immediate supervisor.
• Independently handle emergency work on weekends and holidays.
• Lead other HVAC technicians and other trades staff with priorities approved by immediate supervisor, handle emergency work on weekends and holidays
• Perform maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Support emergency operations and take lead with campuses HVAC contractor’s.

KSAs:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of maintenance, repair and replacement of HVAC equipment.
• Ability to repair and maintain a variety of equipment to include, but not limited to, air conditioning, boilers, air-handlers, fan coil units, pumps, valves, controllers (both DDC & Pneumatic), motors, starters, refrigeration and automated control systems.
• Ability to follow verbal instruction and work independently.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
• Proficient in the use of hand and electric tools as well as service manuals and all diagnostic equipment related to the trade.
• Ability to move/lift 50 Ibs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in close quarters or cramped environments.
• Ability to operate all required equipment.

• Unrestricted Valid driver’s license in good standing with good driving record
• Commercial HVAC Training
• Experience in energy management and mechanical systems.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment and preventive maintenance operation
• Experience in multiple Automatic controls/building management computerized controls or equivalent applicable experience or training.

• Refrigeration Certificate
• Journeymen license/HVAC Trade license
• Niagara EMS certification
• Encelium lighting certification
• Experience working from Mechanical drawings and building blueprints
• Experience on operation and maintenance of chiIIer, heat pumps, air handlers, geothermal system